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Top tips for festive dips
Christmas morning dips, New Year's Day swims and loony dooks: are you joining a madcap dash into the sea this…
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Gritty Rascals Swimrun Coniston
For his first swimrun in seven years, Jonathan Cowie took on a 47+km race in the Lake District
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Swimming studies in Windermere
Jonathan Cowie reports from the Outdoor Swimming Research Forum 2024, a fascinating conference in the Lake District exploring the science…
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A swimmer’s perspective of the city
City swimming can be a thrilling experience, as demonstrated by the epic swims in the Seine in Paris this summer.
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Keswick Mountain Festival: a swimmer’s guide
Jonathan Cowie reports from the adventure sports and music festival in the Lake District.
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Swims that shaped me: Jonathan Cowie
Contributing editor Jonathan Cowie shares the swims that have shaped his life over the years, from his first ever open…
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Swims of the unexpected
Jonathan Cowie shares his most memorable swims around the world, from an icy skinny dip in Sweden to a jungly…
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Gifting swimming forward
Olympian, cold water swimmer and British sporting hero. Jonathan Cowie speaks to Swimathon President Duncan Goodhew.
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Water drawn
From Medusa drying her snakes with a hairdryer to the difficulties of putting your pants on in the cold, Nancy…
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Creativity and swimming
Why not think of ways to be more maverick in your swimming, says Jonathan Cowie
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The Swim Nomad
Swedish adventurer Jari Cennet Tammi plans to swim the coast of the Mediterranean from Istanbul to Cadiz over seven years.…
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Lido love
When Jonathan Cowie lived in London, it was Tooting Bec Lido that first kindled his love for open air pools.…
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What’s your swim tribe?
It takes all sorts to make up our wonderful open water swimming community. Whether you are a dipper or a…
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How to plan a river swimming route
A long and lazy river swim under the dappled light from riverside trees is a quintessentially summer pastime. Jonathan Cowie…
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Swim techniques of the past
Jonathan Cowie looks back on how swim technique has changed over years, and why it doesn't pay to be nostalgic
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A year without social media
Jonathan Cowie reflects on his year of giving up social media, and how it has simplified yet enriched his life.
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Yvette Tetteh: The woman who does not fear
Yvette Tetteh’s epic 450km swim down the Volta river system in Ghana highlights the environmental damage done to the country…
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Cheese and onion sandwiches
River dips in the Swale in what felt like an endless summer. Jonathan Cowie shares his memories of river swimming.
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How to swim in the sea
Jonathan's guide to how to adapt your stroke for swimming in waves and chop in the sea.
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How to overcome your fear of open water
Jonathan Cowie muses on the perils of outdoor swimming, and how to overcome a sudden feeling of panic in the…
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Training in open water
With the water getting warmer, it’s time to take your training back to the open water, says Jonathan Cowie
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Diving for trash and treasure in the Lake District
Freediver Angus Hosking is on a mission to clean up litter from the lakes of the Lake District.
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Front crawl tips: don’t get caught out by the catch
There is a lot to work on before you start thinking about the underwater phase of front crawl, says Jonathan…
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The Isles of Scilly: a destination for all swimmers
From epic challenges to bay swims for beginners, the Isles of Scilly have routes to delight all kinds of swimmers.
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How to have a happy public lane swim
Jonathan Cowie shares his advice for how to make your training sessions in public pools happy and effective.
